Legendary Quarterback Coach

Joe Montana entrusts both of his high school age sons to Clarkson's tutelage. So did Jim Clausen, father to three Division 1 quarterbacks, who has called Clarkson "a dream maker." The 45-year-old Clarkson learned the QB trade while starting for Jack Elway at San Jose State in the 1980s.

After a brief CFL stint, the Los Angeles native returned home to tutor kids on signal-calling basics. Two decades later, he has built himself a who's who roster of clients (Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Cassell, Matt Leinart, J.P. Losman, John Beck, Colt Brennan) each of whom came to him in their teens looking for an edge.

This season, four of Clarkson's ex-students will be Division 1 starters including Terrelle Pryor, Jimmy Clausen and Matt Barkley.

The Steve Clarkson Dreammaker Foundation is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of programs and initiatives that empower youth to achieve their dreams as well as other charitable causes.

The Foundation was established in 2009 by legendary quarterback coach Steve Clarkson.